While it is hard to draw attention in the Rolex Fastnet Race away from the fast and the glamorous at the front end of the fleet, we must spare a thought for the smaller boats among Sunday’s 337 starters. As the mighty Ultime trimaran Maxi Edmond de Rothschild was arriving in Cherbourg having devoured the 695 mile course in just over one day, Alaistair Cooke’s Sigma 36 Sundance … [Read more...] about First MOCRA multihull screams into Cherbourg on Rolex Fastnet Race
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Royal Navy officers’ practical training undergoes biggest revamp in decades
Training for the Royal Navy’s officers undergoes one of its biggest changes in decades next month – mirroring the way industry assesses high-flying candidates. No longer will officers face a ‘grilling’ from a ship’s captain, demonstrating what they have learned during their first concerted spell at sea. Instead, they will be expected to draw upon all they’ve accumulated … [Read more...] about Royal Navy officers’ practical training undergoes biggest revamp in decades
Drone swarms support Commando Forces trials in a first for the UK’s armed forces
Drones dived, sailed and flew together in a swarm in a first for the UK’s armed forces during experimental exercises with the Royal Marines. An array of autonomous systems operated underwater, on the water, in the sky and over land to help Royal Marines Commandos as they carried out training raids on a number of complex ‘adversary’ positions – such as missile and radar … [Read more...] about Drone swarms support Commando Forces trials in a first for the UK’s armed forces
WonderZoo July Events
It’s set to be another busy month for Plymouth’s word and performance platform WonderZoo! Beginning this Saturday 10th July, there will be a series of four pop-up fun days in Adelaide Park, Stonehouse and WonderZoo will be putting on a programme of outstanding performers from the area, kicking off with Josephine Furzey and friends, Caitlin Brawn and Strange Billy the Saint. … [Read more...] about WonderZoo July Events
Navy task force shows Caribbean how it can help after disaster training in Montserrat
The Royal Navy’s Caribbean task group has shown the people of Montserrat – and islanders across the region – what it can do should disaster strike. A three-day intensive work out for RFA Wave Knight and HMS Medway, their sailors, soldiers and marines, plus helicopter was the first test of their combined response this summer. Working with the Montserrat disaster management … [Read more...] about Navy task force shows Caribbean how it can help after disaster training in Montserrat
Navy task group ready for Caribbean mission after major international exercise off South America
The Royal Navy’s Caribbean task group has joined forces for the first time this year – taking part in the region’s largest military exercise. Fresh from delivering tonnes of aid to the people of St Vincent after their lives were turned upside down by a volcanic eruption, support ship RFA Wave Knight linked up with patrol vessel HMS Medway for Tradewinds off the coast of … [Read more...] about Navy task group ready for Caribbean mission after major international exercise off South America
Naval couple among 36 sailors and Royal Marines recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
A double date at Buckingham Palace beckons for Suzi and Erik Nielsen – a married Naval couple both recognised by the Queen in her Birthday Honours. Captain Suzi, who is Commanding Officer of HMS Raleigh in Torpoint, has been awarded the OBE while her Royal Marine husband Major Erik Nielsen, based at the Commando Training Centre in Lympstone, near Exeter, is made an … [Read more...] about Naval couple among 36 sailors and Royal Marines recognised in Queen’s Birthday Honours
UK and French carriers come together in impressive display
HMS Queen Elizabeth and FS Charles de Gaulle laid on an impressive display of Anglo-French naval and air power as the two nations’ flagships worked side-by-side for the first time. The UK’s 65,000-tonne carrier and her embarked F-35 stealth fighter jets spent a few days training with the French carrier and French Rafale aircraft in Exercise Gallic Strike in the … [Read more...] about UK and French carriers come together in impressive display
WonderZoo June Events
There’s lots going on with WonderZoo this month, including an extra performance event on 28th to raise money for Plymouth’s amazing charity supporting people with issues around homelessness, substance abuse, offending behaviours and mental ill health, featuring a grand total of 15 performers (two of whom will be celebrating their birthdays!). All this, plus our usual … [Read more...] about WonderZoo June Events
Royal Navy tests artificial intelligence to defeat latest missiles
The Royal Navy is using artificial intelligence for the first time at sea in a bid to defeat missile attacks. Leading-edge software is being tested at sea against live missiles during the largest exercise of its type off the coasts of Scotland and Norway. Involving more than 3,000 military personnel, Formidable Shield tests the ability of NATO warships to detect, track … [Read more...] about Royal Navy tests artificial intelligence to defeat latest missiles
